Places And Travel
10 Best Small Towns In Florida For A Crowd-Free Summer
Every summer, Americans return from Florida exhausted despite the state's quiet towns, uncrowded beaches, and relaxed pace, making it a peaceful alternative.
10 Off-The-Grid Minnesota Towns To Visit In 2026
Cell service wanes in Minnesota towns, which offer tranquil experiences like paddling, lakeside scents, local festivals, and scenic natural sights.
11 Safest Towns In Tennessee For Senior Living
Discover 11 of the safest small towns in Tennessee for seniors in 2026, with low crime rates, healthcare access, quiet streets, and strong community life.
The Cloudiest Cities in the United States
In Olympia, the sky is gray or overcast 85% of the year. Discover the cloudiest cities in the United States and the geography that keeps the sun away.
11 Off-The-Beaten-Path Towns In Georgia
These off-the-beaten-path small towns in Georgia feature wildlife refuges, beautiful lake trails, and festivals such as the Crawfish Festival in Woodbine.
What Happens When A State Park Runs Out Of Funding
When funding falls short, small changes can gradually affect how a state park is maintained and how much of it remains open.
The National Parks With Petrified Forests
The US national parks with petrified forests, where ancient trees turned to stone, from Arizona and Wyoming to North Dakota and Texas.
The World's Largest Fast Food Restaurant Chains
With 42,998 branches, Subway, an American-owned fast-food restaurant franchisee is the largest of its kind in the world.
5 Tick Infested Areas In South Carolina
South Carolina’s tick-prone forests, wetlands, and grasslands host several species linked to serious illnesses and outdoor exposure risks.
8 Best Towns In Illinois For Retirees
Retirement towns in Illinois offer affordable housing, accessible outdoor activities, and nearby healthcare, ensuring a budget-friendly lifestyle for seniors.
10 Stress-Free Maryland Towns For A Weekend Retreat
Planning a weekend in Maryland? These 10 stress-free towns pair walkable downtowns with bayfront crabs, mountain waterfalls, and historic colonial ports.
The Cheapest Beautiful Towns To Live In Indiana
Cheap can mean affordable living and attractive towns with historic districts, landmarks, nature, and hiking trails—ideal places to live.
11 Stress-Free Michigan Towns For A Weekend Retreat
Award-winning beaches, a car-free island, and a bank-vault hotel: eleven Michigan towns built for a slow, stress-free weekend getaway with a twist.
These Small Towns in North Carolina Come Alive in Summer
North Carolina, with its award-winning beaches, mountains, and small towns, offers an idyllic summer destination, less crowded than its cities.
Why Louisiana Has Parishes Instead Of Counties
Why does Louisiana have parishes and not counties? The answer runs through French and Spanish Catholic rule and a fight the county lost in 1845.
The Most Dangerous Animals In US National Parks
Meet the most dangerous animals in US national parks, from Yellowstone's bison and grizzlies to Everglades alligators and the tiny but risky blacklegged tick.
12 Prettiest Small Towns In Northern Ireland
Discover Northern Ireland’s prettiest small towns, from coastal villages and castle ruins to mountain views and peaceful loughs.
Wales' 10 Best Retirement Towns Ranked
Wales offers lower housing costs than England and market towns full of history, theater, and care. Here are 10 of its best towns to retire in.
7 Small Towns In New South Wales With Unmatched Friendliness
These seven small towns in New South Wales are perfect for meeting new people, as they are some of the friendliest towns in the region.
What Would Happen If All The Forests Disappeared
If Earth's forests vanished, mass extinction, worldwide floods, food shortages, and a hotter climate would follow. Here is what a forestless planet looks like.
Sudbury, Ontario, Looked Like a Moonscape, Then It Planted 10 Million Trees
Sudbury, Ontario, Looked Like a Moonscape, Then It Planted 10 Million Trees. Now it's a green city of lakeside parks, science museums, and craft beer.
11 Best Small Towns In Nevada For A Crowd-Free Summer
Explore Nevada's best small towns for a peaceful summer, with historic mining communities, desert lakes, mountain scenery, and outdoor adventures.
7 Best Towns In Iowa For A Two-Day Recharge
Need a quick reset? These 7 Iowa towns pack rivers, glacial lakes, Dutch windmills, and prairie trails into an easy two-day recharge away from the city.
The Smallest National Park In The United States
Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis is small at ninety-one acres, but features the tallest man-made monument in the U.S.
9 Best Towns In South Dakota For Retirees
Discover nine South Dakota towns ideal for retirement, with affordable homes, nearby healthcare, senior living, and active community life.
8 Best California Towns For Retirees
The best California retirement towns offer coastal beauty, wine-country charm, healthcare access, and outdoor recreation for a range of budgets.
10 Southern United States Small Towns With Unmatched Friendliness
The South, especially small towns, is known for its friendliness, seen in community gatherings, welcoming attitudes, and longstanding local traditions.
6 Delightful Towns to Visit on the Pacific Coast
Discover the Pacific Coast, located in Canada and the US, and explore some of the most delightful towns, from Tofino, B.C. to Morro Bay, CA.
11 Prettiest Small Towns In The Adirondack Mountains
See the prettiest small towns in the Adirondacks, from Lake Placid and Saranac Lake to quiet villages framed by lakes and peaks.
How Many State Parks Are There In The United States?
How Many State Parks Are There In The United States? The answer ranges from about 2,474 to over 9,800, depending entirely on who does the counting.
The National Parks With No Roads At All
The National Parks With No Roads At All, from Alaska's Gates of the Arctic to island escapes like Isle Royale and Dry Tortugas, reached only by air or boat.
The American Revolution Was Won in Virginia, and These 5 Sites Tell the Story
The American Revolution Was Won in Virginia, and These 5 Sites Tell the Story of Washington, Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Patrick Henry's Richmond.
9 Stress-Free Oregon Towns For A Weekend Retreat
Escape to stress-free Oregon towns including Manzanita, Sisters, Hood River, and Bandon, where beaches, gorges, and small downtowns invite you to relax.
Towns Sitting Directly on a Fault Line
From Los Angeles to Tokyo to Istanbul, 11 major cities sit on active fault lines. See where the hazard is greatest and who has built to survive it.
8 Quirkiest Northern California Towns To Visit In 2026
No matter what kind of offbeat trip you’re looking for, you’re sure to find it at one of these eight quirkiest Northern California towns.
12 Prettiest Small Towns In The Rockies
The prettiest towns in the Rockies pair soaring peaks with rich local history, from former mining camps to mountain communities with long-lasting character.
9 Ideal Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in the Rockies
These are the most idyllic places deep within the Rockies to stay for three days of excitement, adventure, and relaxation from the hustle and bustle.
The Cheapest Beautiful Towns To Live In Michigan
Own a walkable Great Lakes home for under $200,000 in Michigan's cheaper coastal towns, with real downtowns, beaches, and year-round life.
How Many People Visit State Parks Every Year?
US state parks see more than 800 million visits a year across roughly 10,000 parks. A look at the number, why it's fuzzy, and why it's so big.
The Best State Parks In New England
Six of the best state parks in New England, from Katahdin to the Flume Gorge, with the trails, summits, and paddling that make each one worth a full day.